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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Down the River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What American icon does Karin see painted on trashcans in Guanzhou?
(a) The Golden Arches.
(b) Barney.
(c) Wendy.
(d) The Kentucky Fried Colonel.

2. What is the common name of the system that favors boys over girls?
(a) "Boy preference."
(b) "Daughter disappointment."
(c) "Chosen boys."
(d) "Son preference."

3. What is the name of the ship Karin watches sail under the Golden Gate Bridge?
(a) China Doll.
(b) China Moon.
(c) Chinese Buddha.
(d) Paper Moon.

4. What practice does Karin take up to help her de-stress?
(a) Tai chi.
(b) Qigong.
(c) Pilates.
(d) Yoga.

5. Where is China's leader, Jiang Zemin, at the time Karin and Mark fly to China?
(a) England.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) In the United States.
(d) Guanzhou.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a place where babies are abandoned?

2. Into what city do Karin and Mark fly first?

3. Which of these groups is NOT one the author and her husband sought support from?

4. How does the author refer to other girls adopted from China?

5. What does Karin put in the notebook decorated with Chinese characters?

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